Senior Independent Living Communities

Senior Living at its Best

Senior independent living communities offer a safe, secure and social environment for active, independent seniors. They are usually set up as apartments or small patio homes, and accommodate a large number of people. Often, the staff provides specific services and amenities for retirees who live an active lifestyle.

If your loved one can still do everything for themselves, but would like to live among peers, this is a very good option for them. Independent living facilities usually have on-site staff members that provide a small amount of supervision. These communities offer a “maintenance-free” living option, and often offer extensive activities and programs for their residents.

Residents of senior independent living communities continue to live the same lifestyle they did at home. One of the many benefits of this type of housing is that the individual no longer has to worry about housekeeping and maintenance, which means they have more time to enjoy their hobbies and socialize with friends. Many studies have proven that being socially active is good for both mental and physical health.

The key points about independent living communities are that they:

• Allow a person to maintain independence
• Often offer meal packages so residents don’t have to worry about cooking or dining alone
• Offer more social interaction then living at home
• Provide some supervision from the staff
• Often arrange activities and outings for residents

You can determine if your parent is a good candidate for independent living by asking these questions:

• Are they in good health?
• Can they manage medications and doctor appointments on their own?
• Would they enjoy living in a community with their peers?
• Would they prefer the extra security provided by these communities?

In 2010, the average yearly cost in the US for rent in an independent living community was nearly $32,000. If your elderly parent is not in good health, or cannot care for themselves without assistance, they will need a higher level of care, which is called assisted living.

At Emeritus Senior Living, we offer a variety of independent living communities, tailored to the uniqueness of each individual and each market. These can vary from our senior apartments, friendship suites or senior cottages. Everyone agrees that the “golden years” should be a time of relaxation, comfort, security and independence. Now is the time to embrace the luxury and comfort you’ve earned throughout the years. Emeritus’ independent living communities give you the opportunity to relax and enjoy your time while we take care of the housekeeping, laundry, maintenance and meals. We even have staff on-site 24 hours a day should you ever need us. Now you can truly relax and enjoy your freedom and independence.

When you choose to move into an senior independent living community, you will continue to live the same lifestyle that you have become accustomed to at home, only you will have more time to enjoy your hobbies and socialize with friends, and you'll spend less time worrying about household tasks. As a resident in one of our independent living communities, you will also receive scheduled transportation to appointments and off-site excursions as well as an array of activities to participate in as you see fit. Here, a new lifestyle awaits you –an active lifestyle in which there’s so much to do, you’ll have a hard time choosing … a lifestyle in which you can come and go as you please, yet one with help right at hand should you ever need it.